About
Thanks for checking me out; it’s important to find a good fit!
Research shows that it’s the quality of the Therapeutic Relationship that determines success in therapy, not the practice model or the credential of the therapist, so be sure and work with someone you really feel comfortable with.
Because of that fact, I bring humor, kindness and empathy in a down-to-earth conversational style. I may throw some nerdy brain science at you, here and there, but therapy can be fun, no matter how challenging the issues may be.
I can tell you that I draw from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy, but again, that’s not what predicts success, it’s how well we vibe.
While I’m settled in Ohio now, I’ve lived all over the country from the Northeast to the Southwest, and also abroad in both Europe and Asia. My lifetime experience around the globe fostered an appreciation for different cultures, ethnicities and customs, and I truly feel enriched by diversity in all things.
Both my BSSW (Summa Cum Laude) and my Masters in Social Work (MSW) came from The Ohio State University, and indeed, I am a happily Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), and have spent the past five years working as a Dual Diagnosis Therapist, which means I treat both Mental Health and Addiction.
As a Desert Storm Veteran, I can speak military jargon and am well versed in military culture, so if you’re a veteran, or close to someone who is, I feel uniquely qualified to help.
Other populations I enjoy working with are people of color and diverse ethnic origins, people on the spectrum who are not neuro-typical and people preferring alternative lifestyles. I am also a Certified Ally to the LGBTQAI community.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety and depression, or have experienced trauma and loss. You can feel better and I'd really like the chance to help you get there. Even just one session can make a difference, so I hope you give yourself a chance. You deserve it!
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Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Concord Counseling Services
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Multicultural Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Years in Practice
5 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
Credentials
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
Practice Locations
700 Brooksedge Blvd
Westerville, OH 43081-2820
Phone Number: (614) 246-1667